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Francis Bedford (1815-94)

'Die Moritz-Kirche'; The Church of St Maurice at Coburg 1857

Albumen print | 31.7 x 19.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2102832

'Die Moritz-Kirche'; The Church of St Maurice at Coburg

Francis Bedford (1815-94)

'Die Moritz-Kirche'; The Church of St Maurice at Coburg 1857

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Description

Photograph showing the Church of St Maurice in Coburg as seen from the lane approaching it.

This is one of a series of photographs that were commissioned by Queen Victoria to be presented to her husband Prince Albert on his birthday in August 1857. Bedford, accompanied by his wife, travelled to Coburg in June and early July to photograph the places associated with the Prince's childhood.

Provenance

Commissioned by Queen Victoria as a gift for Prince Albert, 1857
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Francis Bedford (1815-94)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Commissioner(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

31.7 x 19.2 cm (image)

38.4 x 31.5 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Germany
Bavaria [Germany]
Coburg [Bavaria]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
Christian church architecture
Churches

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